American millionaires and the wealth map of the United States
The article surveys American millionaires, noting about 4,000 individuals worth a million dollars or more, concentrated largely in New York City. It lists top earners by sector, cites railroads, mining, petroleum, sugar, and banking as pathways to wealth, and mentions notable figures like D. C. Min and J. Pierpont Morgan while commenting on wealth distribution and the lifestyle of the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Gimer Speed
Alpelie
Millonaires
United States
New York City
New York
Speed
Mr. Sperd
Nll
D. C. ‘Min
J.pierpont Morzan
Benking
Political tensions rise over civil service reform and party workers league
The Imuanupolis News reports on President civil service order and the National League of Republican Workers in Washington. It notes fears of campaign impact, potential articulation of civil service reform as an issue, and calls for counterorganization, with warnings to administration and allies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imuanupolis
National League of Republican Workers
Washington
Ssiupaten
Na- Howat League of Republican Workers
Fragmented musings on life and manners from a late Chicago page
A string of opinionated lines on reality and virtue, from tattoos and listening women to love and prejudice. The clipped paragraphs reflect a ragged, editorial voice about everyday conduct, wit, and social quirks. Names and concrete events are vague or missing.
Reflections Of A Bachelor Prom The New York Press
The piece muses on marriage and gender roles with satirical critique of women proposing, noting men as slaves to duty and the burdens of parenthood. It questions conventional courtship and parental expectations in a witty, era-tinged voice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prom
New York Press
Fragmented Reflections On Society And Personal Choice
A stream of questions ponders public support, personal propriety, and moral corollaries. It muses on political trust, attire meanings, social judgment, and the quiet expectations of everyday behavior amid a chaotic modern life.
Cuban Colony Scheme Prompts Veterans Travel Plans
Paul Vandervoort seeks to lead old soldiers to Cuba for a colony of both black and white soldiers. He has stirred interest across the country, though government sanction is uncertain. Vandervoort, former Grand Army of the Republic commander, urges regimental posts to back the plan and seeks transport arrangements for interested veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Vandervoort
Omaha
Ned
Paull Vandervoort
Anet McKinney
Culka x Riaar
Soustapany
Vandersert
Herubie
Knuwe
Terel Sen
Ile
Eni
West
Hieschere
M Gallacher
Bryan, Sethi
Groceryman Now Complains of Their Work In Goodland
In Goodland on June 15 H H Auer a veteran Republican gro cer sees trusts expanding to crush traveling salesmen by a 12 percent discount cut and a 45 cent per pound price for Horseshoe tobacco with no discounts. He cites Letts Spencer Grocery contracts that restrict orders and cancel prices, foreshadowing a single immense department store taking over 30 to 40 local businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodland
H. H.aver
Auer
Mr. Auer
Letty, Spencer Grocery Company
St. Joseph
Trust Californi Fruits
Spencer Grocery Company
Buffalo
Famous Cheery Tree Dead Landmark of Kansas Politicking
The Attic View reports a strong wind from the Meawine Leage Dresset on Sunday felled the cherry tree at Mali street and Kansas avenue. For twenty years the tree served as a local landmark where farmers discussed politics and horse trade, and under its shade Harry Landis helped launch the first ticket of that party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mali Street
Kansas Avenue
Kansas
Harry Landis
Wind trousers for women spark reform in Kansas
Henry Black, editor in Syracuse western Kansas, promotes a stormy weather skirt alternative for windy prairies. He urges women to abandon fashion for practicality and wear trousers from brothers or husbands, with ten Syracuse women agreeing to start the reform in the windy season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Black
Syracuse
Kansas
Eolier Black
Striking Pittsburg Miners Halt Trains Over Rumored Negro Arrival
In Pittsburg and Yale area 1000 union miners patrolled Missouri Pacific tracks before daylight amid rumors of a bonded labor influx to run mines. They halted trains on both sides of the Frontenac Pittabure and Midway mines, but no negroes arrived and no violence occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Sane
Yale
Uth
Missouri Pacific
Frontenac
Pittabure
Midway
Uday
Bera
More Kansas Soldiers Recruiting at Independence
Lieutenant Harare of the Fifth Cavalry led by Sergeant Walter P. Bletz and E W Slusher opened a recruiting office in Independence. By closing time 5% had applied to enlist, 32 passed the physicals. One recruit was Daniel McTaggart, brother of First Lieutenant William McTaggart of company G Twentieth Kansas, killed near Manila.
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Independence
Harare
Fifth Cavalry
Walter P. Bletz
E W. Slusher
Daniel McTaggart
Senator McTaggart
William McTaggart
Company G
Twentieth Kansas
Manila
Colorado Smelter Strike Threatens Kansas City Unit
The Colorado strike threatens to force early closure of the Colorado smelter and could trigger a halt in operations at the Consolidated Kansas City Smelting and Refining Company in Argentina. A St Myer chairman says reports indicate the Colorado strike nears serious effects and may compel the parent to suspend business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Argentina
Jamela
Trust Smelters
Colorado
Kansas City
Argentine
A. St. Myer
Trust
Argentine Trust Strike Sparks Local Labor Fears
Reports argue Colorado strike will cut refining at Argentine plant. Locals expect Colorado ore shipments to Argentine boost work there, but Myer says reduced refining may force Argentine shutdown. Cloudburst in Moline devastates wheat, Elk River flooding harms harvest, risking one third crop yield.
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Pany
Argentine
Colorado
Myer
Moline
Independence
Kansas
Here
Humboldt
Elk River
Veteran Abilene Democrat Passes Away at 87
Abilene reports Zarah Densmore born June 22 1812 in Ontario county New York died at age 87 at his grandson C S M Harker home in Abilene after paralysis. He moved from Michigan as a pioneer and was a lifelong Democrat casting his first presidential vote for Jackson. He had only one prior doctor's visit in his 87 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abilene
Doctor Gill in Rage Over Board Ouster Fight
Dr H Gill secretary of the state board of health enraged after board ousted him and elected Dr W B Swan to take office July 1 He berates stenographer Ina Colburn locking her in and demanding keys in a fear filled scene and claims no time to discuss details The incident occurred early forenoon with Gill insisting she stay and open doors when he returns The report recounts his long standing discontent with board members and hints at his involvement in limiting access at the office The piece also notes an equestrian event and business closures planned for a horse show week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Gill
State Board of Health
W. B. Swan
Gill
Ina Colburn
Miss Colburn
Dgate
Eee
Topeka Leads in State Agricultural Report Increases
State board of agriculture counts from 64 counties show wheat in farmers hands up by 125 percent to 2,120,646 bushels year over year while corn drops by over 10,000,000 bushels nearly 37 percent. Animal slaughter values rise nearly 7 percent and poultry and eggs sales soar 413 percent. Milk sales up 13 percent, garden products up 34 percent, butter slightly up and cheese down. Population gains listed for several towns include Topeka up 2,714 and Wichita up 622. Hiawatha down 118 and Crawford county down 404. Net county increase 2,077 or 2 percent.
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State Board of Agriculture
Galena
Weir City
Concordia
Elsworth
Sir. Anthony
Harper
Kingman, Jr. Leavenworth
Chanute
Shawnee
Linn
Crawford County
Ellis
Rooks
Special Agent Hathaway backs Tecumseh free delivery route plan
Hathaway recommends starting a Tecumseh route on July 1 after a survey of 143 heads of families showed overwhelming support for the line extending from Tecumseh. The 26 mile route traverses multiple townships, serving about 170 houses, with limited service near Rochester Shorey and the Mission township route to be reviewed next.
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Hathaway
Tecumseh Township
Tecumseh
Wath
Watson
Watson Post
Topeka
Soldier Creek
Kansas Averine Road
Rochester
Shorey
Holliday Returns From New York Delegation Meeting
F E Holliday came back from New York after representing the National Retail Druggists association at a Propriety Association of America session held for several days at the New Netherlands hotel. He spoke at social and business gatherings in New York Philadelphia Baltimore Atlantic City and other cities. His mission aimed to persuade manufacturers to sell only to recognized robbers and to cut off sales to out rate druggists. Holliday says he is well pleased with results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. E Holliday
New York
National
Mr. Holliday
Popenoe Returns From Costa Rica Mining Trip
Mr. Popenoe returned today from Costa Rica where he has been for several weeks on business tied to his mining interests. Col A S Johnson, who accompanied him, stopped in New York to visit a few days and will reach Topeka early next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Popenoe
Ir FP
O. Popenoe
Costa Rica
Col A. S. Johnson
New York
Topeka
Northeast Kansas Masonic Picnic At Hiawatha June 24
A team from orient idee No. St A FL and A M will travel to Hiawatha on St John’s day June 24 to demonstrate the work in the third degree. The Northeast Kansas Masonic picnic will be held there with a sizable delegation from Topeka to attend. Last year the picnic was at Holton with the Steam team as the main attraction.
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Orient Idee No. St Afl
A. M
Hiawatha
St. John's Day
Kansas
Topeka
Holton
Annual June Sale on Rogers Silverware
An advertisement touts a June sale discounting all Rogers triple plated silverware with sets priced at 147. The copy claims superior quality and a guarantee to strip more silver per dozen than competitors. Morrison at 505 Kansas Avenue signs the note to the State Journal editor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogers
Morrison
Kansas Avenue
Memorial in a legal case credited to Hurd
A Topeka letter dated June 1 1898 from John Martin credits Mr Hurd as author of a memorial presenting the railroad view, noting approval of Hurd's methods and praising him as an able lawyer with no intention of injustice.
Admis sion Confusion at Coney Island Exhibit
Chief Devery testified before the Maze committee about admission charges at Coney Island. He claimed he did not know money was charged for admission to jetries and boxing performances. He discussed boxing rules in London and Martian contexts and noted the desire to prevent jetriers while deferring to public sentiment.
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Devery
Coney Island
New York
Patter
Wal
Devers
Mohey
Aly
Iu Uiee
Hay Dephersod
Marouis
Qarenstury
London
Lomion Pelwerm
Fe Ta
Parson's group files deeds for new Topeka asylum site
Stevens for Parsons Commercial Club filed deeds with Governor Stanley for property bought as the site of a new asylum. The board of charities held a session to discuss the matter but action was unlikely until the controversy settles.
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ET. Stevens
Parsons Commercial Club
Topeka
Stanley
Ihe
Board of Charities
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Ionin
Eaenth
Frank Richardson
Chicago
Mer
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Fleet Strat
Janinews
Haccee
Philippiines
Fundtun
Washington Post
Peffer
Miley
Henry O. Havemyer
Tivnen Ja Pathung
Wien
Rani
Geinka
Nate
Chicago News
Aoy Dauler
Weil Fuirtlah
Wight
Amin
Saat
Kansas News
Smelter
Strieke
AR Myer
Jackson
DR. Gill
Board of Health
Fellows
Commer- Flat Club
Dersins
Rrigham
Royal Baking Powder
New Yor
Soldier Township
Frank Holliday
Topeka Masons
Burns
State Journal
Strous
Scrotg
Ross Burns
Santa Fe Company
The
Thayer Mining and Milling Company
Puntarenas
Central America
F. O. Popenoe
Kas
D. B. King
Plymouth
C. L. Holman
S. H. Mills
N. Y
E. A. Thayer
Pueblo
Colo
E. G. Cowdery
Milwaukee
Wis
F. W. Conn
the Accounting Trust CO
Topeka, Kansas
Sant
W. M. Hord & Bro
John Martin
Parsons
Troup
Kansas Ave
SUI
L. L. May & Co
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